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The Dolores Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn in the Boggy Draw Area

The Dolores Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn in the Boggy Draw area off FS road 527 (Boggy Loop Road), approximately 5 miles Northeast of Dolores, Starting this Sunday April 19th.
We will be burning Units 25A-C for approximately 1212 acres utilizing both aerial and hand ignitions which will be completed over 1 to 2 days of burning, this is all pending favorable conditions and smoke limitations.

Caleb Schutz
Fire Mgmt. Officer
Divison 5
Forest Service
San Juan National Forest
Dolores Ranger District
p: 970-882-6844
c: 928-358-6225
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
29211 Highway 184
Dolores, CO 81323

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Red Flag Warning

RED FLAG WARNING in effect for Monday, August 3

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon- 8:00 pm on Monday, August 3.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Please help protect our county by staying fire aware and using extra caution.

Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction

Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction

  • Unincorporated Montezuma County: Fire ban in effect as of May 28.
  • Unincorporated Dolores County: Stage 1 Restrictions- effective July 31.
  • Town of Dolores:  Burn ban in effect as of May 28.
  • Town of Mancos: No open fires or fireworks.
  • City of Cortez: Open fires by permit only. Contact Planning & Building Department at (970) 564-4016.
  • Ute Mountain Ute Tribe: Stage 1 Restrictions
  • Southern Ute Tribe: Stage 1 restrictions- effective July 22.
  • San Juan National Forest: Stage 1 Restrictions, lower elevation zone only, as of July 30.
  • BLM – Tres Rios Field Office: Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect as of July 22.
  • Mesa Verde National Park: Stage 1 Restrictions as of July 23.

Please use caution when using anything that could cause a spark or fire, even when no restrictions are in effect. 

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